1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 28 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, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 620 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Cougar | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |
