2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 27 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. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 824 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2001 De Tomaso Guara | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
Model | Guara | Cougar |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |