1973 Holden Monaro vs. 1984 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 136 kg more than 1973 Holden Monaro.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Holden Monaro | 1984 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Monaro | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
