1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1997 Nissan Almera
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Almera would be higher. 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 82 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Almera. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 299 kg more than 1997 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Almera. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Cougar | 1997 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Almera |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2530 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |