2000 Ford Cougar vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2000 Ford Cougar. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 205 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.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Cougar | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cougar | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
