2005 Audi A3 vs. 2000 Ford Cougar
To start off, 2005 Audi A3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Cougar (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Cougar weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A3 | 2000 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A3 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
