1970 DAF 44 vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 DAF 44 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1970 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1970 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 DAF 44. (66 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 DAF 44 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | DAF | Mercury |
| Model | 44 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |
