2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 9 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2001 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Cougar.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Cougar. (298 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Cougar. 2010 Land Rover LR3 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. 2010 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Cougar | 2010 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Cougar | LR3 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 316 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |