2000 Mercury Cougar vs. 2002 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2002 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Saab 03-Sep (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 200 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.
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, 2002 Saab 03-Sep (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Cougar | 2002 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Mercury | Saab |
Model | Cougar | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |