1998 Ford Cougar vs. 1998 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1998 Ford Cougar and 1998 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Cougar (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 406. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 34 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 406. 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 Ford Cougar (221 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 406. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Cougar | 1998 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 406 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1419 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
