1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 37 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 82 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (112 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 160 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1968 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 1968 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Almera, 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Almera |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1597 cc |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 138 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1760 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |