2004 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Jensen SV-8 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, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Jensen SV-8.
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, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jensen SV-8 | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jensen | Mercury |
Model | SV-8 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |