Chrysler Stratus 1995 vs Ford Cougar 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Ford Cougar is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 1 HP more power than Ford Cougar, but torque is 2 NM less than Ford Cougar. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Stratus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Stratus consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Cougar, which means that by driving the Chrysler Stratus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Stratus consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Cougar. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Cougar engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon | Used also on Ford Focus | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Stratus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler Stratus 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: | 4.75 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger. Chrysler Stratus is 5 cm longer than the Ford Cougar, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 930 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Stratus is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford Cougar. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1600 | |
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