2000 Dodge Neon vs. 2000 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 2000 Dodge Neon and 2000 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Neon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Neon.
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, 2000 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Neon. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Neon. 2000 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Neon has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Neon | 2000 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Neon | Cougar |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1687 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |