1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Peugeot 5008
To start off, 2011 Peugeot 5008 is newer by 35 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 44 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 5008. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 5008.
Because 1976 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Peugeot 5008, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 5008. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 5008.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Peugeot 5008 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 5008 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2735 mm |
