1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 14 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti M (298 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 471 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 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M 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, 2013 Infiniti M (350 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Cougar | M |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
