2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2001 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 207 kg more than 2000 Skoda Octavia. 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, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Cougar | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
