2002 Citroen C-Airdream vs. 2002 Mercury Cougar

To start off, both 2002 Citroen C-Airdream and 2002 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C-Airdream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C-Airdream (208 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C-Airdream should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 320 kg more than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream.

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 Citroen C-Airdream (284 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C-Airdream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Cougar.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Citroen C-Airdream 2002 Mercury Cougar
Make Citroen Mercury
Model C-Airdream Cougar
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 1982 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 208 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 284 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 4970 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2710 mm


 

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