1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 Rover 75.
Because 1979 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Rover 75 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Cougar | 75 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1415 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |