2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Cougar (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 586 kg more than 2001 Ford Cougar.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Cougar | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Cougar | Musso |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
