2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Ford Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Cougar (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Cougar weights approximately 179 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. 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, 2001 Ford Cougar (298 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Cougar | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cougar | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |