1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1982 Volvo 260
To start off, 1982 Volvo 260 is newer by 9 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volvo 260 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 664 kg more than 1982 Volvo 260.
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 (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 260. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 1982 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Cougar | 260 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |