2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 25 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 410 kg more than 1979 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (330 Nm). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Sprinter | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2265 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2620 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4020 mm | 2910 mm |
