1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 50 kg more than 1962 Cadillac 62. 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (498 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | 62 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2910 mm |
