2001 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2000 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 1 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Ulysse. (122 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 200 kg more 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, 2000 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Ulysse. (173 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Ulysse | 2000 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Ulysse | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
