1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2010 Dodge Journey is newer by 38 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, 2010 Dodge Journey (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Journey weights approximately 68 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 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, 2010 Dodge Journey, 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Journey. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Dodge Journey | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Cougar | Journey |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2891 mm |
