2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 830 kg more than 1972 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Discovery | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |