2004 Toyota Corolla vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,530 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 86 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 1999 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Corolla | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercury |
| Model | Corolla | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1785 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
