2006 Ford Fusion vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Ford Fusion is newer by 35 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 7 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 65 kg more than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
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, 2006 Ford Fusion, 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fusion | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |