2005 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 30 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, 2005 Chevrolet Venture (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 1975 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. (284 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Venture | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Venture | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |
