2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2008 Nissan Rogue is newer by 7 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 1126 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 2008 Nissan Rogue 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, 2008 Nissan Rogue 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, 2001 Ford Cougar (298 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Cougar | 2008 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Rogue |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 237 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |