1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 38 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 60 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 855 kg more than 2011 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dacia Duster 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, 2011 Dacia Duster 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 (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Mercury | Dacia |
Model | Cougar | Duster |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2673 mm |