1998 Ford Cougar vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 91 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper.
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, 2009 Mini Cooper (261 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Cougar | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Cougar | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
