1994 Honda Accord vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 20 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 12 more horse power than 1994 Honda Accord. (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 170 kg more than 1994 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Accord. (198 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Accord | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
