1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 35 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
