1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2008 Nissan Navara is newer by 35 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 41 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 73 kg more than 2008 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Navara 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, 2008 Nissan Navara 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Navara |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| 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 | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3210 mm |
