1981 Ford Cougar vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 151 kg more than 1981 Ford Cougar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
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1981 Ford Cougar | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Cougar | Borrego |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 337 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |