2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1161 kg more than 2001 Ford Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Cougar. (298 Nm). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Cougar. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Cougar has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Cougar | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Cougar | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 391 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |