1975 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 32 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (235 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 254 kg more than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3090 mm |
