1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 44 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 99 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz.
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, 2011 Honda Jazz, 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Cougar | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
