2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Accent 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 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
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, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Accent | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Accent | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
