1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 35 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 546 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 1972 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
