2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2001 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (382 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Cougar. (298 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Cougar. 2007 Nissan Frontier 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. 2007 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Cougar | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Frontier |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 382 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3200 mm |