1985 Audi 90 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1985 Audi 90 is newer by 11 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1985 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 525 kg more than 1985 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 90. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 90 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | 90 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
