2002 Mahindra Scorpio vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Scorpio. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2002 Mahindra Scorpio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mahindra Scorpio 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Scorpio. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mahindra Scorpio | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mahindra | Mercury |
Model | Scorpio | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2609 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |