1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 6 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 3,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 711 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.

Because 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1999 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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