1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Montero is newer by 31 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Montero (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 110 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.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Montero will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Montero. (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cougar | Montero |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5764 cc | 3827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
