1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1996 Toyota Conquest
To start off, 1996 Toyota Conquest 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, 1996 Toyota Conquest (174 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Conquest should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 459 kg more than 1996 Toyota Conquest.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Conquest. (135 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 1996 Toyota Conquest | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Conquest |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1973 cc |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1116 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
