2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Escalade | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |