2007 Dodge Durango vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 720 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Durango | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Durango | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3699 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |