2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 338 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1999 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Park Avenue | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2530 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |