2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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 57 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 621 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Cougar | Kyron |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |