1998-2002 Cougar OverviewFord Cougar Overview (1998 - 2002)
1998 - 2002
Tech Specs Summary
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- 130 - 140 mph
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- 8.6 - 10.3 seconds
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- 128 - 168 hp
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- 24.7 - 28.3 mpg
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- 3,067 - 3,232 lbs
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- 15.1 - 32.8 ft3
The Ford Cougar was produced by the American manufacturer Ford between 1998 - 2002. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Coupé. There are two power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 2.5 L V6 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Cougar is the Ford Cougar 2.5i V6 24v which scores 2.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 168 hp and a power/weight ratio of 19.25 lb/hp it has a top speed of 140 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.6 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Ford Cougar 2.0i 16v is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 426 miles and can store 15.1-32.8 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,307 lbs.