2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (217 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 336 kg more than 1967 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Pilot | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |