2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa is newer by 10 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 87 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 341 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Nissan Versa | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Versa |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1066 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 41 L |