2007 Honda Element vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Honda Element 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 1 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 300 kg more than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Element | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
