1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 21 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 25 kg more than 1993 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 | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Gran Torino | Cougar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |