1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1989 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 1989 Nissan Terrano is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Terrano. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 350 kg more than 1989 Nissan Terrano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Terrano 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Terrano. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 1989 Nissan Terrano | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Terrano |
Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |