1998 Ford Cougar vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 10 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 591 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 2008 Honda Pilot 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, 2008 Honda Pilot 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Cougar. (221 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Cougar. 2008 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Cougar has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Cougar | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cougar | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1419 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 77 L |
