2003 Holden Zafira vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2003 Holden Zafira is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Holden Zafira. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Zafira weights approximately 53 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
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 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Zafira | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Zafira | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
