2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2001 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2001 Ford Cougar and 2001 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 101 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Cougar weights approximately 433 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Cougar | 2001 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cougar | Insight |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 123 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |