1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 399 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

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, 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1973 Mercury Cougar
Make Chevrolet Mercury
Model Monte Carlo Cougar
Year Released 1972 1973
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 5766 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 166 HP 152 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 387 Nm 377 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 2034 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 5480 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2910 mm


 

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