1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
