1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo is newer by 35 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo.
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, 2009 Tata Indigo, 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 (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Cougar | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5764 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |
