1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 39 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, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2010 Nissan Titan 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, 2010 Nissan Titan 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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Titan |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3560 mm |
