2002 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 8 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 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 64 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 185 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Cougar | Panda |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |