1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 240 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Cougar | 240 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
