1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 37 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, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 304 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Cougar | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |