1991 Holden Statesman vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1991 Holden Statesman is newer by 17 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, 1991 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 10 kg more than 1991 Holden Statesman.
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, 1991 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar. 1991 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Holden Statesman | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Statesman | Cougar |
Year Released | 1991 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |