2002 Mercury Cougar vs. 1995 Ford Aspire
To start off, 2002 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Aspire would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 380 kg more than 1995 Ford Aspire. 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 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Cougar | 1995 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Cougar | Aspire |
Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |