1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 29 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3010 mm |
