1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1999 Peugeot Partner
To start off, both 1999 Mercury Cougar and 1999 Peugeot Partner 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 80 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot Partner. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot Partner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 64 kg more than 1999 Peugeot Partner. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot Partner. (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot Partner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 1999 Peugeot Partner | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | Partner |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
