2000 Ford Cougar vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 4 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2000 Ford Cougar. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 970 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Cougar | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
