2000 Ford Cougar vs. 2000 Hyundai Satellite
To start off, both 2000 Ford Cougar and 2000 Hyundai Satellite were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Cougar (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Satellite. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 464 kg more than 2000 Ford Cougar.
Because 2000 Hyundai Satellite is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Hyundai Satellite. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Satellite (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Satellite 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 Satellite | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Cougar | Satellite |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3090 mm |
