1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 33 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 552 kg more than 1972 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Titan |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3560 mm |
