1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, 2012 Kia Carens is newer by 41 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 28 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 19 kg more than 2012 Kia Carens. 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, 2012 Kia Carens, 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Kia Carens | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Cougar | Carens |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |