1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1998 Dodge Ram is newer by 24 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, 1998 Dodge Ram (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 495 kg more than 1974 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Ram. 1998 Dodge Ram 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. 1998 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Mercury | Dodge |
Model | Cougar | Ram |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |