2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 weights approximately 73 kg more than 1972 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (441 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | E500 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4966 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1729 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |