1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1985 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 205 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 205 (335 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 205.
Because 1985 Peugeot 205 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Peugeot 205 (400 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 1985 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 205 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5764 cc | 1773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
