2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 6 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 34 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cougar | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 69 L |