2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1977 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 451 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 1977 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1977 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1977 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Defender | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
