1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2004 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2004 Toyota Camry 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 53 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 720 kg more than 2004 Toyota Camry. 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 Toyota Camry, 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 (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2004 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Camry |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
