2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 4 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 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 100 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, 2005 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2005 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2001 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 2001 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Tribute | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1507 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
