1974 Holden Torana vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Holden Torana is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 570 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana. 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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Torana | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Torana | Cougar |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |