1998 Ford Cougar vs. 1998 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1998 Ford Cougar and 1998 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Cougar (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 551 kg more than 1998 Suzuki Swift. 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 (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Cougar | 1998 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Cougar | Swift |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |