2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 3 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 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 66 kg more than 2001 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 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercury |
| Model | Carrera GT | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
