2001 Ford Puma vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Ford Puma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Ford Puma. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 275 kg more than 2001 Ford Puma. 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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Puma | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Puma | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1035 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
