1998 Ford Cougar vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 724 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.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Cougar | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
