1975 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 35 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 170 kg more than 2010 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Cougar | Panamera |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2918 mm |