1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1994 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1994 Nissan Sunny is newer by 20 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Sunny. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 930 kg more than 1994 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Sunny. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 1994 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Sunny |
Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5764 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |