2002 Mercury Cougar vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,458 cc, 2006 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Baja (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Subaru Baja (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Cougar | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Cougar | Baja |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |