1971 Dodge Charger vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1972 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Charger would be higher.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Dodge Charger | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Charger | Cougar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2860 mm |