2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 10 kg more than 1975 Mercury Cougar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | Viano | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2146 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 152 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2910 mm |