1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 429 kg more than 1974 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. 1957 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac 62 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | 62 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5424 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2860 mm |
