1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1975 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 600 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
