2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (184 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 338 kg more 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Highlander |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 73 L |