2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 5 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 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (201 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (314 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 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. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Mercury Cougar | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cougar | Pajero |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3828 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |