1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 105 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 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Cougar | Cayenne |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2154 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1688 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2895 mm |