2002 Lada Niva vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Lada Niva is newer by 28 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 82 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 363 kg more than 2002 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lada Niva | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | Niva | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |