1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar 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 121 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1977 Volvo 66. 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 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Cougar | 66 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |