1998 Ford Cougar vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 12 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 259 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 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Cougar | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Cougar | Forester |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |