2000 Ford Cougar vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Ford Cougar. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Ford Cougar. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Cougar | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
