2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 2 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Cougar (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 216 kg more than 2001 Ford Cougar.
Because 2003 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 2003 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Cougar | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Condor |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 196 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 | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
