1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1957 Toyota Super
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Super. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Super would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Super. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Super.
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 Mercury Cougar | 1957 Toyota Super | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Super |
Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1453 cc |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 40 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |