2007 GMC Yukon vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 GMC Yukon 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Yukon (295 HP @ 500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2007 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Yukon 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, 2007 GMC Yukon (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Yukon | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Yukon | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
