2007 Kia Sedona vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona 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 60 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 400 kg more than 1993 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1993 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sedona | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sedona | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2900 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2880 mm |