1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2000 Toyota Tundra is newer by 27 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 84 kg more than 2000 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2000 Toyota Tundra 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3270 mm |
