2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 12 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 684 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2013 Honda Pilot 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. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Cougar | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
