1972 Ford Granada 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 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 844 kg more than 1972 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Granada | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Granada | Cougar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2551 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |