1999 Ford Cougar vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 45 kg more than 1999 Ford Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Cougar. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Cougar | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Cougar | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2596 mm |
