1975 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 2 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 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Cadillac DeVille (180 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 256 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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Cadillac DeVille | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | DeVille | Cougar |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8192 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2290 kg | 2034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2910 mm |