2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 8 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 441 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.

Because 2009 Ford F-150 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 2009 Ford F-150. 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2001 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 2001 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford F-150 2001 Mercury Cougar
Make Ford Mercury
Model F-150 Cougar
Year Released 2009 2001
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 2543 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 311 HP 196 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6750 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 228 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 5500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1407 kg
Vehicle Length 5590 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 58 L


 

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