2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2001 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 929 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Cougar. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Cougar | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Titan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3560 mm |
