2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2001 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 103 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2000 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2001 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 2001 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
