2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 8 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 78 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
Because 2009 Nissan Patrol is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2009 Nissan Patrol 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. 2009 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Patrol |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 4758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 135 L |