1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 42 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 31 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz B. (136 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz B.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz B, 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz B. (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cougar | B |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4359 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2699 mm |
