2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2000 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1069 kg more than 2000 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (447 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2000 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Silverado | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2710 mm |
