1973 Honda Civic vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Cougar (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 570 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Civic, 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, 1982 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Civic | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Cougar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2690 mm |