2003 Kia Sorento vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 380 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sorento | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
