2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2001 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2001 Mercury Cougar and 2001 Renault Grand Espace 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 58 more horse power than 2001 Renault Grand Espace. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 255 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, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Grand Espace. (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 2001 Renault Grand Espace | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | Grand Espace |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |