1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Toyota Yaris 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 53 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 564 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Yaris |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |