1999 Ford Cougar vs. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 13 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, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando (174 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 190 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 2012 Chevrolet Orlando 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, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando 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, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Cougar. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Cougar | 2012 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cougar | Orlando |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
