Comparisons / Comparison of Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V and Ford Contour 2.5i V6 24V LX

Comparison of Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V and Ford Contour 2.5i V6 24V LX [S]ave

Attribute
Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V ×
Ford Contour 2.5i V6 24V LX ×
General
MakeMercuryFord
ModelCougarContour
GenerationCougar VIIIContour
Modification2.5 V6 24V2.5i V6 24V LX
Websitehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_(automobile)https://www.ford.com/
Number of doors34
Number of seats45
Body typeCoupeSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19981996
Production to (year)20022002
Performance
Top speed (km/h)225-
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.5-
City consumption (l/100km)12.4-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.4-
Combined consumption (l/100km)-9.6
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)173170
Max. torque (Nm)224224
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,5442,539
Compression ratio9.79.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,2506,250
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,2504,250
Cylinder bore (mm)82.482.3
Piston stroke (mm)79.579.5
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6055
Chassis
ABS+-
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDrum
Tires size
  • 205/60 R15
  • 185/70 R14 S
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7004,671
Width (mm)1,7701,755
Height (mm)1,3201,384
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,704
Kerb weight (kg)1,3751,257
Minimum boot space (l)410255
Front track (mm)1,5051,504
Rear track (mm)1,4901,486



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