1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Justy 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Justy. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 746 kg more than 2005 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Justy 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Justy. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Cougar | Justy |
Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |