1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2007 Tata Sumo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Sumo weights approximately 444 kg more than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2007 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Tata Sumo 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Cougar | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2425 mm |
