1972 Jensen Healey 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 Jensen Healey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jensen Healey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 685 kg more than 1972 Jensen Healey. 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 (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Jensen Healey | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jensen | Mercury |
Model | Healey | Cougar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |