1998 Ford Cougar vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan 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, 2009 Nissan Titan 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Cougar. (221 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Cougar. 2009 Nissan Titan 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. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Cougar | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Titan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
