1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 98 kg more than 1970 Mercury Monterey.
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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Cougar | Monterey |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5764 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3160 mm |