2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante is newer by 2 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 153 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cougar | Diamante |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |