2002 Mercury Cougar vs. 2001 Peugeot Promethee
To start off, 2002 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Peugeot Promethee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Peugeot Promethee would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Peugeot Promethee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot Promethee. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot Promethee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 430 kg more than 2001 Peugeot Promethee. 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 Peugeot Promethee (214 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm). This means 2001 Peugeot Promethee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Cougar. 2001 Peugeot Promethee has automatic transmission and 2002 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 2002 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Peugeot Promethee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Cougar | 2001 Peugeot Promethee | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Cougar | Promethee |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 214 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 880 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |