1974 AMC Matador vs. 1990 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 AMC Matador would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 172 kg more than 1990 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1990 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | AMC | Mercury |
| Model | Matador | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
