1999 Ford Cougar vs. 1999 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1999 Ford Cougar and 1999 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 34 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Cougar weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 Peugeot 406. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ford Cougar (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 406. 1999 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Cougar has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Cougar | 1999 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 406 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
