1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 42 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 238 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Armada |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3140 mm |
