2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 705 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mountaineer | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 58 L |
