1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 40 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, 2013 Volkswagen CC (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 307 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
Because 2013 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cougar | CC |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6589 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2711 mm |
