2000 Ford Cougar vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic 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 12 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Cougar weights approximately 179 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Cougar | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cougar | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |