1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4. 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mercury | Morgan |
Model | Cougar | 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |