1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 36 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 503 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Mercury | GMC |
Model | Cougar | Yukon |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5764 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2533 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2946 mm |