1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 2,530 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 96 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 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
