1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1996 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 1996 Nissan Terrano is newer by 22 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Terrano. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 275 kg more than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1996 Nissan Terrano 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, 1996 Nissan Terrano 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Terrano. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 1996 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
