1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Audi TT
To start off, 2007 Audi TT is newer by 8 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi TT (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi TT weights approximately 146 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 2007 Audi TT 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, 2007 Audi TT 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, 2007 Audi TT (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Audi TT | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Cougar | TT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
