1972 AMC Matador vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Matador 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 103 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 621 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Matador | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | AMC | Mercury |
Model | Matador | Cougar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |