2000 Ford Cougar vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 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, 2000 Ford Cougar (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 104 kg more than 2000 Ford Cougar.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Cougar | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cougar | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |