2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 86 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | E | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
