1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 571 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 Oldsmobile Bravada (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cougar | Bravada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 4298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
