1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 330 kg more than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Cougar | Musso |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
