1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1973 Monteverdi 2000
To start off, both 1973 Mercury Cougar and 1973 Monteverdi 2000 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Monteverdi 2000. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1973 Monteverdi 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 744 kg more than 1973 Monteverdi 2000. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 1973 Monteverdi 2000 | |
Make | Mercury | Monteverdi |
Model | Cougar | 2000 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |