2007 Hummer H3 vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Hummer H3 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hummer H3 (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2007 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hummer H3 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hummer H3. (329 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hummer H3 | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Hummer | Mercury |
| Model | H3 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |
