2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2001 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2001 Ford Cougar and 2001 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Cougar weights approximately 217 kg more than 2001 Renault Clio.
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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Clio. (207 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Cougar | 2001 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | Clio |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
