2004 Honda CR-V vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Honda CR-V is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 138 kg more than 2004 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda CR-V | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | CR-V | Cougar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |