1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 200 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Nova | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2880 mm |
