2000 Fiat Punto vs. 2000 Ford Cougar
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Punto and 2000 Ford Cougar were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Cougar (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Cougar weights approximately 370 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto. 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, 2000 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Punto. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 2000 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Punto | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
