2000 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2010 Saab 03-Sep 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saab 03-Sep (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Cougar.
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, 2010 Saab 03-Sep (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar. 2010 Saab 03-Sep 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 Saab 03-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Mercury | Saab |
Model | Cougar | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4646 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2675 mm |