2000 Mahindra Commander vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Mahindra Commander is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 230 kg more than 2000 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mahindra Commander 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mahindra Commander | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mahindra | Mercury |
| Model | Commander | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
