1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 33 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 664 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Mercury | Audi |
Model | Cougar | Q7 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3002 mm |