1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2004 Nissan Armada is newer by 30 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, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 699 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (382 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Armada |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3140 mm |
