2002 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 1 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 484 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. 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, 2001 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. 2001 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2002 Daihatsu Copen has manual transmission. 2002 Daihatsu Copen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daihatsu Copen | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Copen | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2710 mm |