1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1346 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2340 mm |
