1974 Mercury Cougar Base
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Photo: Mercury Cougar (36126757232) by More Cars from Berlin, Germany, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Corbridge Classic Car Show 2011 (5897891261) by Draco2008 from UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Corbridge Classic Car Show 2013 (9234554834) by Draco2008 from UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercury Cougar (3102025669) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercury Cougar XR-7 2-Door Hardtop by GTHO, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Cougar (third generation) (1974–1976); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Mercury Cougar (36126757232) by More Cars from Berlin, Germany, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Corbridge Classic Car Show 2011 (5897891261) by Draco2008 from UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Corbridge Classic Car Show 2013 (9234554834) by Draco2008 from UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Cougar (3102025669) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Cougar XR-7 2-Door Hardtop by GTHO, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1974 Mercury Cougar Base is a 5.8-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Cougar measures 215.5 inches long on a 114.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.8L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 5.8 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 215.5 in |
| Width | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1974 Mercury Cougar Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1974 Mercury COUGAR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1974 MERCURY COUGAR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.