1999 Ford Cougar vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 12 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Cougar weights approximately 178 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Cougar | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cougar | Insight |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
