1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo
To start off, 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo. (36 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1071 kg more than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo. (55 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Cougar | 1988 Subaru Mini Jumbo | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Cougar | Mini Jumbo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
