2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, both 2001 Ford Cougar and 2001 Toyota Condor 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 72 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 147 kg more than 2001 Ford Cougar.

Because 2001 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ford Cougar 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Ford Toyota
Model Cougar Condor
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1999 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 158 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1279 kg 1426 kg
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2540 mm


 

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