2007 Daihatsu Trevis vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Trevis is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Trevis. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Trevis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 866 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Trevis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Trevis, 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Trevis. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Trevis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Trevis | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Trevis | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
