2008 Maybach 57 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Maybach 57 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 57 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 Maybach 57 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 637 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar. 2008 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Maybach 57 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Maybach | Mercury |
Model | 57 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 604 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 1000 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2736 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2860 mm |