2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart 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 2,530 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart weights approximately 131 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart 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 Mercedes-Benz Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (223 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (185 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | Smart | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 58 L |
