1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1995 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 22 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Breeze. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1995 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 300 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Breeze. 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, 1995 Plymouth Breeze, 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 (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Breeze. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Breeze.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 1995 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Cougar | Breeze |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
