1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
Model | Cougar | FX |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 550 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 | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2885 mm |