1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 35 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, 2013 Infiniti M (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 26 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 2013 Infiniti M 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, 2013 Infiniti M 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, 2013 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Infiniti M | |
Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
Model | Cougar | M |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 24 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1515 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |