1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2008 Nissan Quest 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, 2008 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2008 Nissan Quest, 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Quest. (329 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Quest |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3160 mm |