1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1999 Rover 25
To start off, both 1999 Mercury Cougar and 1999 Rover 25 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 65 more horse power than 1999 Rover 25. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 314 kg more than 1999 Rover 25. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 25. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 1999 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Cougar | 25 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
