1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1967 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 432 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |