2004 Holden Rodeo vs. 1977 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Holden Rodeo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Holden Rodeo. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Rodeo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1977 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Rodeo. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Rodeo | 1977 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Rodeo | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2910 mm |
