2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 35 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 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 339 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
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 (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Nitro | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |