1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2007 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 33 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, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 501 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2007 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2007 Toyota 4Runner 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. 2007 Toyota 4Runner 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. 2007 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |