2002 Ford Tonka vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 2002 Ford Tonka is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 553 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 1979 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 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Cougar.

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