2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 336 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Express | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2910 mm |
