1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1964 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Nissan Bluebird 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 609 kg more than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 1964 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |
