2002 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Lotec C 1000 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, 2002 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 682 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 489 kg more than 2002 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2002 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotec C 1000 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Lotec | Mercury |
| Model | C 1000 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
