Chrysler Sebring 1994 vs Ford Cougar 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 166 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Ford Cougar is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 4 HP less power than Ford Cougar, but torque is 10 NM more than Ford Cougar. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 9.5 | |
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The Ford Cougar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Cougar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Ford Cougar gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Ford Mondeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Cougar engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.32 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler Sebring is 6 cm longer than the Ford Cougar, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 930 litres | |
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Ford Cougar has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 60 litres less trunk space than the Ford Cougar. This could mean that the Chrysler Sebring uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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