1999 Mazda B2500 vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1999 Mazda B2500 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 86 more horse power than 1999 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1999 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 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 Mercury Cougar (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda B2500. 1999 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda B2500 has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda B2500 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda B2500 | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B2500 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2710 mm |
