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 4,604 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 29 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2007 Ford E-250 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. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 4604 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 58 L |
