2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 8 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Cougar.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2. 2009 Land Rover LR2 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. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Cougar | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Cougar | LR2 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 234 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |