2002 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 5 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 985 kg more than 2002 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Cougar. 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2007 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |