1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1994 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1994 Ford Tempo is newer by 21 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Ford Tempo. (134 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 910 kg more than 1994 Ford Tempo. 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, 1994 Ford Tempo, 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 (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Tempo. (203 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 1994 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Cougar | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |
