1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1995 Buick Century
To start off, 1995 Buick Century is newer by 21 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 161 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1995 Buick Century, 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 (382 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Century. 1995 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 1995 Buick Century | |
| Make | Mercury | Buick |
| Model | Cougar | Century |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2662 mm |
