1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2011 Subaru Outback is newer by 32 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, 2011 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 247 kg more than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Because 2011 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Cougar | Outback |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2741 mm |