2005 Toyota Avensis vs. 2002 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 330 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Toyota Avensis (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Cougar. 2002 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Avensis | 2002 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Toyota | Mercury |
Model | Avensis | Cougar |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |