1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
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 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercury Cougar. 1989 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1973 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1973 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Skylark | Cougar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |