2007 Maybach 62 vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Maybach 62 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 5,979 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 62 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1976 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Maybach 62 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maybach 62 | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Maybach | Mercury |
| Model | 62 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5979 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2910 mm |
