2002 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 826 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Copen, 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daihatsu Copen | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Copen | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2860 mm |
