2007 Jeep Patriot vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Jeep Patriot 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2007 Jeep Patriot 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 Jeep Patriot 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Patriot | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Patriot | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
