1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Cougar | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
