2004 Mazda B3000 vs. 2002 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Mazda B3000 is newer by 2 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B3000 (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 200 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B3000 | 2002 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B3000 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2710 mm |
