2000 Ford Cougar vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Ford Cougar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Cougar (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Cougar weights approximately 150 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Cougar | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
