1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1988 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1988 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 75 kg more than 1988 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Montego | 1988 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Montego | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
