1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2007 Opel Meriva is newer by 34 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 64 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 680 kg more than 2007 Opel Meriva. 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, 2007 Opel Meriva, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Cougar | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
