1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1997 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, 1997 Peugeot Nautilus is newer by 23 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, 1997 Peugeot Nautilus (194 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot Nautilus should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 700 kg more than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus.
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, 1997 Peugeot Nautilus, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus. (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 1997 Peugeot Nautilus | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Cougar | Nautilus |
Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |