2001 Honda Insight vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1259 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Insight, 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Insight | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
