1999 Ford Cougar vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Cougar (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 200 kg more than 1999 Ford Cougar.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 2007 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Cougar | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Hilux |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 93.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3090 mm |