1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 19 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 192 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Cougar | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Cougar | Korando |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2490 mm |
