2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 GMC Sierra 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 GMC Sierra (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Sierra | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Sierra | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2710 mm |
