1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1998 Dodge Ram is newer by 25 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, 1998 Dodge Ram (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 45 kg more than 1973 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Dodge Ram (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Cougar | Ram |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6589 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2790 mm |
