1999 Ford Cougar vs. 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Ford Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1999 Ford Cougar.
Because 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Cougar. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Cougar | 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3400 mm |
