1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 18 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, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 580 kg more than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Rally Raid | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
