2000 Mercury Cougar vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Mercury Monterey is newer by 6 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 700 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 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Cougar | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Cougar | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
