1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2004 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Cougar | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Tundra |
Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3270 mm |