2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 4 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 342 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2005 Mercury Montego 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. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Cougar | Montego |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
