1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 38 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 725 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.
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 @ 2600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-350. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Cougar | E-350 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3505 mm |