1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 1972 Morris 1800
To start off, both 1972 Mercury Cougar and 1972 Morris 1800 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1972 Morris 1800. (108 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1972 Morris 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 466 kg more than 1972 Morris 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Morris 1800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morris 1800. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morris 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Cougar | 1972 Morris 1800 | |
Make | Mercury | Morris |
Model | Cougar | 1800 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2227 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |