1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 31 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 60 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 625 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
