2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2001 Mercury Cougar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 937 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cougar | Minica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
