1999 Ford Cougar vs. 1990 Renault Espace
To start off, 1999 Ford Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1990 Renault Espace. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Cougar weights approximately 210 kg more than 1990 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Cougar (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Cougar | 1990 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | Espace |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
