2000 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Pontiac G6
To start off, 2010 Pontiac G6 is newer by 10 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 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac G6 (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 675 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, 2000 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac G6. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac G6. 2010 Pontiac G6 has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 2000 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Pontiac G6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Cougar | G6 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |