1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1974 ZIL 117
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1594 kg more than 1981 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, 1974 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mercury Cougar | 1974 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Mercury | ZIL |
Model | Cougar | 117 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 6957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3310 mm |