1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2005 Nissan Murano 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (246 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 220 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 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano 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 (382 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Murano |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 334 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |