2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2001 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2001 Mercury Cougar and 2001 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 88 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 377 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 2001 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 206 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
