2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2001 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Solara. (190 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 53 kg more than 2001 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, 1999 Toyota Solara (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Solara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
