1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,530 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 649 kg more than 1972 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Cougar (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
