1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2008 Holden Commodore is newer by 35 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, 2008 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
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 (498 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Cougar | Commodore |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 2564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 498 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |