1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 75 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark. 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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Skylark | Cougar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2830 mm |