1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1989 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Swift is newer by 16 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Swift. (100 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1284 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Swift, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Swift. (112 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 1989 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Cougar | Swift |
Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2250 mm |