2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 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. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Make | Mercury | Dodge |
Model | Cougar | Grand Caravan |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1814 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 78 L |