1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 40 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, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (256 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 15 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 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 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 (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |
