2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 39 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Because 1970 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Jazz | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Jazz | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |