1962 Jaguar MK X 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 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 159 kg more than 1962 Jaguar MK X.
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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jaguar MK X. (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jaguar MK X.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Jaguar MK X | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | MK X | Cougar |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 6589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |