2004 Honda HR-V vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Honda HR-V is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 530 kg more than 2004 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda HR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda HR-V | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | HR-V | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
