1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 34 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 201 kg more than 2008 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Rover 75, 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 (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Cougar | 75 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |