1981 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 7 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, 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 330 kg more than 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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, 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1981 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
Model | Longchamp | Cougar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |