Ford Cougar 1998
Very powerful and sporty car! Despite automatic transmission without switching to sports mode it will accelerate very quickly. Economical, eat less than shows, even if not trying to go frugal. Fantastic manoeuvrability, bends and overtaking gives pleasure to drive. Huge boot, all i wanted was to fit: baby carriages, wheelchair, 4 bags of wood and a few bricks packages. Transformable rear seats ...
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This generation of Ford Cougar has been produced from October, 1998 to December, 2002. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Ford is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.5 litres and power of from 130 to 205 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (3 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.
Ford Cougar 1998 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.3 to 10.2 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Ford Cougar 1998 petrol engine version is Ford Cougar 2.0i 16V, consuming 8.3 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Ford Cougar real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 11 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Ford Cougar modification.
Ford Cougar 1998 CO2 emissions are from 196 to 229 grams per kilometer. Ford Cougar version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Ford Cougar 2.0i 16V, which produces 196 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.8 seconds has Ford Cougar 2.5 i V6 24V ST 200 version, conversely the tardiest one is Ford Cougar 2.5i 24V reaching this speed only in 10.4 seconds. The maximum top speed is 230 km/h for the 2.5 petrol 6-cylinder 205 hp version (Ford Cougar 2.5 i V6 24V ST 200).
Lenght of Ford Cougar is 470 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Ford Cougar is about 3 cm longer than Mazda 6 hatchback, but 2 cm shorter than BMW 5 series sedan. Ford Cougar gross weight is from 1750 to 1825 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Ford Cougar trunk space is 430 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 930 litres.
This Ford is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1500 €. According to user reviews, average Ford Cougar repair costs are 180 € per year. Users calculated Ford Cougar 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2600 € cost per year and 0.24 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 52%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 28% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Ford Cougar for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Ford Cougar prices and costs.
Ford Cougar modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Ford Cougar 1998 2.0i 16V
Oct 1998 — Feb 2001 Most fuel efficient version |
2.0 Petrol | 130 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Ford Cougar 1998 2.5i 24V Oct 1998 — Feb 2001 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Ford Cougar 1998 2.5i 24V
Oct 1998 — Feb 2001 Only version with automatic transmission |
2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Ford Cougar 2000 2.5 i V6 24V ST 200
Jan 2000 — Dec 2002 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 205 HP | 10.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Ford Cougar prices
Ford Cougar 1998 - 2002 coupe price in Latvia is from 600 € to 3100 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Ford Cougar price is more below average - Ford Cougar is approximately for 68 percents cheaper then average coupes of this age (compare coupes 1998 - 2002 prices). Despite of relatively low price Ford Cougar quality is above average (see below), so this Ford can be a good buy.
| Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Cougar 2001 price | 2400 € | 2700 € | 3100 € | |
| Ford Cougar 1999 price | 900 € | 1200 € | 1500 € | |
| Ford Cougar 1998 price | 600 € | 700 € | 1000 € |
Ford Cougar total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Ford Cougar? Users calculated Ford Cougar 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2600 € cost per year and 0.24 € cost per one kilometer.
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Ford Cougar 1998 features (options)
Percentage of Ford Cougar with corresponding feature (option)
79% Adjustable steering wheel
68% Electrically adjustable seats
59% Leather upholstery
51% Climate control
49% Heated seats
44% Metallic paint
44% Sunroof
15% Cruise control
14% Xenon headlights
13% Rear parking sensors
12%
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Ford Cougar reviews
Pros: Very powerful and sporty car! Despite automatic transmission without switching to sports mode it will accelerate very quickly. Economical, eat less than shows, even if not trying to go frugal. Fantastic manoeuvrability, bends and overtaking gives pleasure to drive. Huge boot, all i wanted was to fit: baby carriages, wheelchair, 4 bags of wood and a few bricks packages. Transformable rear seats gives a sleeping area, if any reasons to stay in car :D
Car fantasticly responds to all activities, driving is fun! Front seats, heated in winter - never will be with frozen ass. Serves very well. For sales prices, and car options, equipment and quality, it is likely to be a bargain, if you will follow technical condition of car, it will require very little investment!
Cons: As sporty car it won't be quite comfortable for long people at back of car, but car seats super comfortable. Unfortunately, car has only 4 seats, but if you are not family person like me, then this powerful beast would be appropriate! Original mirrors are funny, shows askew :D If car body is not in galvanised rust somewhere appears. Perhaps the car is too powerful for me, especially when leg is "slightly heavy": p :D
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 14 years) | Owned for | 21`000 kilometers (1 year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.9 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 290 € (~ 290 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend