1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1973 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | 62 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2910 mm |
