1999 Ford Cougar vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Cougar (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1378 kg more than 1999 Ford Cougar.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Cougar | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Cougar | Defender |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |