2002 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2012 Fiat Bravo is newer by 10 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, 2012 Fiat Bravo (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 125 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.
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, 2012 Fiat Bravo (361 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Cougar | Bravo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
