2000 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 26 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 1 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (160 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 25 kg more than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Mercedes-Benz E | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | E | Cougar |
Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |