1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1974 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 265 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 404. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercury Cougar | 1974 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 404 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
