1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 40 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 68 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 521 kg more than 2011 Honda Jazz. 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, 2011 Honda Jazz, 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Cougar | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
