1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Mercury Cougar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 582 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina.
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:
1972 Ford Cortina | 1995 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Cortina | Cougar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |