1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 37 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 170 kg more than 1976 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Mercury | Land Rover |
| Model | Cougar | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2922 mm |
