2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2002 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. 2002 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2008 Daihatsu Materia has manual transmission. 2008 Daihatsu Materia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daihatsu Materia | 2002 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Materia | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |