2000 Ford Cougar vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 10 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), 2010 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Ford Cougar. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 890 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, 2010 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Cougar | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Cougar | Carnival |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
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 | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 310 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 | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |