2010 Tesla Roadster vs. 2002 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 8 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. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2010 Tesla Roadster 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 2010 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tesla Roadster | 2002 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Tesla | Mercury |
| Model | Roadster | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3947 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1128 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2352 mm | 2710 mm |
