1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 2002 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2002 Opel Frontera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Frontera weights approximately 410 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 2002 Opel Frontera 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, 2002 Opel Frontera 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, 2002 Opel Frontera (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Cougar | 2002 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Cougar | Frontera |
Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |