1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 2004 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2004 Nissan Murano 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 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 294 kg more than 2004 Nissan Murano.
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, 2004 Nissan Murano, 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 (377 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 2004 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Murano |
Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5764 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 334 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1736 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |