2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise 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 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 511 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Elise | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1407 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |