2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Actyon 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 48 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 369 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2010 SsangYong Actyon 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 SsangYong Actyon 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. 2010 SsangYong Actyon 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 SsangYong Actyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 2010 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Cougar | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 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 |
