1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 635 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Dart | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Dart | Cougar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |