1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 39 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 955 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.
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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Cougar | E-150 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3505 mm |