1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 33 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Cougar | Indica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
