2004 Dodge Durango vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 544 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Durango | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Durango | Cougar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3704 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 382 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2860 mm |