1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 17 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (250 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 783 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Cougar | Express |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 677 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3429 mm |