2012 Toyota iQ vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2012 Toyota iQ is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,530 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 484 kg more than 2012 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota iQ | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercury |
| Model | iQ | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1329 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3051 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 58 L |
