2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2001 Honda Z
To start off, both 2001 Ford Cougar and 2001 Honda Z 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 117 more horse power than 2001 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Cougar weights approximately 319 kg more than 2001 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Z 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, 2001 Ford Cougar (298 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Z. (61 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Cougar | 2001 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cougar | Z |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
