1973 Honda Z vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1973 Honda Z and 1973 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1973 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1973 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Z, 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Z | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Z | Cougar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |