2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2001 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2001 Mercury Cougar and 2001 Suzuki Liana 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 86 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Liana. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 277 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Liana. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Liana. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Liana. 2001 Suzuki Liana 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. 2001 Suzuki Liana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 2001 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Cougar | Liana |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 66 L |
