2001 Acura NSX vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 2001 Acura NSX and 2001 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2001 Acura NSX 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 2001 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2001 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 2001 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 2001 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura NSX | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | NSX | Cougar |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 228 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |