2006 Ford E-150 vs. 1998 Ford Cougar
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Cougar. (221 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 1998 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-150 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
