1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 33 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Equus (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 180 kg more than 1979 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Hyundai Equus (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
Model | Cougar | Equus |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5159 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3045 mm |