1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Mercury Cougar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 508 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Blazer | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
