2001 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2002 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Barchetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Barchetta would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 248 kg more than 2001 Fiat Barchetta.
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 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Barchetta | 2002 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Barchetta | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |
