1999 Mercury Mystique vs. 2000 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 68 kg more than 1999 Mercury Mystique.
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 Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mystique | 2000 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mystique | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
