2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 512 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 1975 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 1975 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot, 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Pilot | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
