2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2002 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2002 Lincoln Continental 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lincoln Continental (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2001 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster 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, 2002 Lincoln Continental (571 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Cougar. (298 Nm). This means 2002 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Cougar. 2002 Lincoln Continental 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 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Cougar | 2002 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Cougar | Continental |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
