1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 2001 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2001 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 299 kg more than 1982 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (430 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercury Cougar | 2001 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3010 mm |
