2000 Ford Cougar vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 11 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2000 Ford Cougar. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1385 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 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Cougar. 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2011 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Cougar | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3099 mm |
