1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Blazer | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
