1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 22 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 968 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Ram | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 5764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 152 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 2910 mm |
