2002 Mercury Cougar vs. 1974 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2002 Mercury Cougar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Cougar (123 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1974 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1974 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 515 kg more than 1974 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Subaru Leone. 1974 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 2002 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 2002 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Cougar | 1974 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Cougar | Leone |
Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |