1999 Isuzu Vehicross vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1999 Isuzu Vehicross 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Isuzu Vehicross is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Isuzu Vehicross (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Isuzu Vehicross should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Isuzu Vehicross weights approximately 406 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Isuzu Vehicross 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, 1999 Isuzu Vehicross 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, 1999 Isuzu Vehicross (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Isuzu Vehicross will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Isuzu Vehicross | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
Model | Vehicross | Cougar |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3163 cc | 2530 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2710 mm |