2002 Ford Tonka vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 2002 Ford Tonka is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 728 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Ford Tonka is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.

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