1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 389 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Cougar | 911 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
