2009 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 121 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2009 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
