2007 Daihatsu YRV vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 648 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu YRV, 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu YRV | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | YRV | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
