2000 Ford Cougar vs. 2009 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2009 Kia Sedona is newer by 9 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sedona (160 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Ford Cougar. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sedona weights approximately 185 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.
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, 2009 Kia Sedona (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Cougar. 2009 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Cougar has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Cougar | 2009 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Cougar | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
