2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H 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 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 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 168 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2009 SsangYong Chairman H 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 SsangYong Chairman H. 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, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H 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 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Cougar | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
