2005 Kia Carens vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens is newer by 33 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 55 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 522 kg more than 1972 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens, 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carens | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Carens | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
