1999 Ford Cougar vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, both 1999 Ford Cougar and 1999 Vauxhall Omega 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 Vauxhall Omega. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 Ford Cougar.
Because 1999 Vauxhall Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Cougar | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Cougar | Omega |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
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 | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |