1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 32 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 953 kg more than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Because 2008 Nissan Livina 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, 2008 Nissan Livina 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Livina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
