1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 201 kg more than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
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 Gran Torino | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Gran Torino | Cougar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2650 mm |