2000 Ford Cougar vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2000 Ford Cougar. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Cougar weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Cougar | 2006 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cougar | A |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
