1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1999 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1999 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 26 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 350 kg more than 1999 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota RAV4 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, 1999 Toyota RAV4 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 (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 1999 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
