2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 16 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 2 kg more than 1993 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Charger | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2880 mm |