1977 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1977 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 215 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
Make | Mercury | Land Rover |
Model | Cougar | Range Rover Evoque |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4356 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1605 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2662 mm |