2002 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 2002 Ford Focus 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 78 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
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 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 2002 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |