2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager is newer by 26 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 265 kg more than 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2910 mm |
