1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
| Make | Mercury | Smart |
| Model | Cougar | Ultimate 112 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1570 mm |
