1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 1988 Zastava 750
To start off, 1988 Zastava 750 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. 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 134 more horse power than 1988 Zastava 750. (33 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1988 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1988 Zastava 750. 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Zastava 750. (55 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Cougar | 1988 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Mercury | Zastava |
Model | Cougar | 750 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2010 mm |