2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2001 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2001 Ford Cougar and 2001 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Cougar (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Camry weights approximately 81 kg more than 2001 Ford Cougar.

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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ford Cougar 2001 Toyota Camry
Make Ford Toyota
Model Cougar Camry
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1999 cc 2446 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 221 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1279 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2610 mm


 

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