2007 Volkswagen Polo vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 136 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar. 1999 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Volkswagen | Mercury |
Model | Polo | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |