2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2002 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 710 kg more than 2002 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Cougar. 2002 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato 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 Fiat Ducato | 2002 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Ducato | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |