2005 Ford E-250 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Ford E-250 is newer by 31 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, 2005 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 729 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, 2005 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (382 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-250 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | E-250 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2304 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2860 mm |
