2007 Honda Element vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 8 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 2,530 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 556 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element. 1999 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Element will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Element | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
