2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer 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 Blazer (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 63 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Blazer | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |
