2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1997 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 149 kg more than 1997 Mercury Cougar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lincoln Town Car | 1997 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Town Car | Cougar |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |