1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, 2007 Subaru Outback Sport is newer by 31 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, 2007 Subaru Outback Sport (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2007 Subaru Outback Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Outback Sport 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Outback Sport. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Outback Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Subaru Outback Sport | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Cougar | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
