1975 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 36 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 800 kg more than 1975 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano, 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cougar | Viano |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3210 mm |
