2006 Dodge Durango vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 280 kg more than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Because 2006 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Durango | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
