1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 500 kg more than 1994 Porsche 928.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Cougar | 928 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
