2000 Holden Berlina vs. 2000 Mercury Cougar

To start off, both 2000 Holden Berlina 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Berlina weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Holden Berlina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Holden Berlina 2000 Mercury Cougar
Make Holden Mercury
Model Berlina Cougar
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1983 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 204 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2710 mm


 

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