1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 65 kg more than 1974 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon. 1998 Ford Falcon 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. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Falcon | Cougar |
Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |