1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 624 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2008 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Yaris |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 363 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |