1999 Ford Cougar vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 30 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Cougar weights approximately 112 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Cougar. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Cougar | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cougar | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1404 mm |
