2009 Jeep Compass vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 416 kg more than 2009 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass will offer significantly more control. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Compass | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 5764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
