2007 Lexus IS vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus IS (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (252 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lexus IS | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lexus | Mercury |
Model | IS | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |