1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 39 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 295 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Cougar | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6589 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
