2000 Ford Equator vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Ford Equator is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Ford Equator. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 647 kg more than 2000 Ford Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Equator | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Equator | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1787 cc | 4941 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1855 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3260 mm | 2910 mm |
