2000 Ford Cougar vs. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 8 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Ford Cougar. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 590 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 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 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, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 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, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Cougar | 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cougar | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
