1975 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 137 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Cougar | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2774 mm |
