What is the Ford equivalent of the Mercury Cougar?

The Ford equivalent of the Mercury Cougar is the Ford Cougar (Europe).
The Ford Cougar is a D-segment coup that was produced and sold in the European market between 1998 and 2002. It was also sold in Canada and the United States from 1999 until 2002 as the Mercury Cougar.
Relationship between the Ford Cougar and Mercury Cougar
The Ford Cougar and Mercury Cougar are essentially the same car, with some minor design differences. The Mercury Cougar was sold in the United States and Canada, while the Ford Cougar was sold in Europe. Both cars were based on the same platform and shared many similarities .
Design and Features
The Ford Cougar (Europe) and Mercury Cougar (United States) were both 2-door coupes. They had a front engine, front-wheel-drive layout and were classified as large family cars (D-segment). The Ford Cougar was related to the Ford Mondeo.
Production and Assembly
The Ford Cougar was produced and assembled in Flat Rock, Michigan, United States, and Kln, Germany. Its production years were from 1998 to 2002.
Predecessor and Successor
The Ford Cougar succeeded the Ford Probe and was later succeeded by the Ford Mustang (fourth generation).
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Does Ford make a Cougar?

The Ford Cougar is a D-segment coupé that was produced and sold in the European market between 1998 and 2002, and sold in Canada and the United States from 1999 until 2002 as the Mercury Cougar.

What is the Mercury version of the Thunderbird?

The eighth-generation Thunderbird was produced solely as a two-door coupe, branded as the Ford counterpart of the Mercury Cougar XR7. In contrast to the Thunderbird, non-XR7 Cougars served as the Mercury counterpart of the Ford Granada (replacing the Mercury Monarch).

Was a Mercury Cougar a Mustang?

The Mercury Cougar was based on the Mustang, but it took a different approach than General Motors did with its Camaro and Firebird siblings by giving the Cougar entirely different sheet metal and a longer wheelbase. (Chrysler adopted the same method with the E-body Challenger and Barracuda in 1970.)

What years of Mercury Cougar to avoid?

The Cougar has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we’ve determined that you’re better off avoiding the 8th generation (1999–2002).

What was the first year Ford made the Cougar?

Init… Mercury introduced the Cougar for the 1967 model year. The first generation Cougar was a line of muscle cars based on the Ford Mustang. Initially, the Cougar was introduced as a two door hardtop, but in 1969, a convertible version was added.

Is the Mercury Cougar a Ford?

It’s been 7 years since Ford Motor company closed up their mercury division. During the Marque’s 73-year history, it was mostly known for unexciting, badge-engineered versions of ford brand cars. One of the rare exceptions was the first-generation Mercury Cougar.

What year Cougar is the most desirable?

With no rare Boss 429 model to take the lead, the most valuable Cougar is the 1969 Eliminator with the 428/335hp Super Cobra Jet engine, which has an average #2 (Excellent) value of $149,000.

Is the Ford Cougar reliable?

The excellent engines are a picture of reliability and most Cougars won’t have been hammered the way a used Fiat Coupe may have been.

Does Ford still build the Thunderbird?

With sales dropping significantly after its first model year, Ford ended Thunderbird production in the 2005 model year. The last Thunderbird was manufactured on July 1, 2005.

What type of car is a Ford Cougar?

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The Ford Cougar is a front wheel drive coupé which was available in the UK between 1998 and 2002. Based on the ever-popular Mondeo, the Cougar is a step up from the smaller and more dynamic Puma and is aimed at a driver with more mature tastes who wants a car with excitement but also sensibility.