2000 Ford Cougar vs. 2000 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 2000 Ford Cougar and 2000 Suzuki Baleno 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 44 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Baleno. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Cougar weights approximately 415 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Baleno. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Baleno. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Cougar | 2000 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Cougar | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
