2000 Ford Cougar vs. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2000 Ford Cougar and 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 14 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 388 kg more than 2000 Ford Cougar.
Because 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Cougar | 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Cougar | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1718 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |