1998 Daewoo Nubira vs. 1998 Ford Cougar
To start off, both 1998 Daewoo Nubira and 1998 Ford Cougar were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1998 Daewoo Nubira and 1998 Ford Cougar are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Nubira (134 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (128 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 5 kg more than 1998 Ford Cougar. 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, 1998 Daewoo Nubira (184 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Nubira | 1998 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Nubira | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1291 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
