2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 30 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, 2004 Chevrolet Astro (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 380 kg more than 1974 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Astro | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Astro | Cougar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 382 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |