1975 Ford Torino vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino.
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 (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Torino | Cougar |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |