2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 246 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.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Cougar | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
