1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2004 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Sentra 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 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Sentra. (127 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 884 kg more than 2004 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (375 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 2004 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Sentra |
Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |