2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 9 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 92 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 207 kg more than 2010 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Dacia Duster 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, 2010 Dacia Duster 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, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Mercury | Dacia |
| Model | Cougar | Duster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2673 mm |
