Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Cougar
When we compare the Ford Taurus's and the Mercury Cougar's specifications and ratings, the Ford Taurus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Mercury Cougar has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Taurus's and the Mercury Cougar's specifications and ratings, the Ford Taurus is a better car than the Mercury Cougar.
Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Cougar Pricing
A used 2002 Ford Taurus ranges from $1,473 to $6,587 while a used 2002 Mercury Cougar is priced between $2,995 to $7,999.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Ford Taurus’s base engine makes 155 horsepower, and the Mercury Cougar base engine makes 125 horsepower. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. The Cougar is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 465 miles. This gives the Mercury Cougar the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Taurus. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Ford Taurus has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1473 - 6587
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.526541
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2995 - 7999
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Ford Taurus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.067283 / 10
Reliability:
8.101849 / 10
Retained Value:
6.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercury Cougar Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Taurus Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Mercury Cougar Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Taurus Trim Levels
LX, SE, SEL Deluxe, SEL Premium, SES, SES Deluxe, SE Premium
Mercury Cougar Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
155 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
185 foot-lbs @ 3950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
125 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
130 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 465 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3355 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
56.1 inches
Length:
197.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2892 lbs
Width:
69.6 inches
Height:
52.2 inches
Length:
185 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R15