2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 12 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 762 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 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Cougar. (298 Nm). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Cougar. 2013 Honda Pilot 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. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Cougar | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cougar | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2775 mm |
