1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2010 Nissan Livina is newer by 11 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 60 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1061 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Livina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 52 L |
