1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 184 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (383 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3250 mm |
