1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Suzuki XL7 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 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 24 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Cougar | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
