2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco 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, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 109 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Cougar | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1404 mm |