2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2001 Mercury Cougar is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 42 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Because 1974 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 2001 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 2001 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Cougar | Belmont |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |