1975 Mercury Cougar vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 845 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 1975 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Cougar | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3010 mm |
