2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Rondo | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
