1999 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Tracker and 1999 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,530 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Tracker.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Tracker is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Chevrolet Tracker. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Tracker. 1999 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Chevrolet Tracker | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Tracker | Cougar |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2530 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |