1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 23 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 481 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 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3250 mm |
