2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 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 129 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 457 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 206 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
