2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2002 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2002 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Cougar 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 68 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ranger. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Ranger weights approximately 313 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2002 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ranger. (207 Nm). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ranger. 2002 Ford Ranger 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. 2002 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 2002 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Cougar | Ranger |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 207 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |