1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart 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 108 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 750 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart. 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Dart | Cougar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3248 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |