2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 6 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar.

Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford E-250 2001 Mercury Cougar
Make Ford Mercury
Model E-250 Cougar
Year Released 2007 2001
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 1983 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 225 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 388 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 2120 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3510 mm 2710 mm