Ford Cougar (1998 – 2001) vs Mercury Cougar (1998 – 2002): specs compared
Both offer around 170 hp at most. The Ford Cougar is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 210 km/h. The Mercury Cougar uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 8.3 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Ford
Cougar
1998 – 2001
|
Mercury
Cougar
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 130 – 170 hp | 126 – 172 hp |
| Torque | 176 – 220 Nm | 177 – 224 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 10.3 s | 10.0 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 225 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 9.5 L/100 km | 7.4 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,291 – 1,342 kg | 1,298 – 1,370 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.