2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Cougar (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 271 kg more 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (340 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Cougar. (298 Nm). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Cougar. 2010 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Cougar | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cougar | 6 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 340 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2789 mm |