2007 Nissan Versa vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Nissan Versa 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Versa.
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 (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Versa. 1999 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Versa 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 Nissan Versa | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Nissan | Mercury |
Model | Versa | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |