1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Cougar | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
