1997 Eagle Talon vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 2,530 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1997 Eagle Talon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Eagle Talon 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, 1997 Eagle Talon (289 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm). This means 1997 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Eagle Talon | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Eagle | Mercury |
| Model | Talon | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
