1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 551 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.
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, 2010 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar. 2010 Toyota Sienna 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. 2010 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
