2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 235 kg more than 1993 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mariner | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
