1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Rekord would be higher. 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 102 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 585 kg more than 1972 Opel Rekord. 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 (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Cougar | Rekord |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |