1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 9 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 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 44 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens. 2008 Kia Carens 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. 2008 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Cougar | Carens |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2530 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |