2007 Hummer H3 vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Hummer H3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hummer H3 (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2007 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hummer H3. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Hummer | Mercury |
| Model | H3 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |
