1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 40 kg more than 2012 SsangYong Rexton.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Cougar | Rexton |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |