1975 Mercury Cougar vs. 1973 Rover P5B
To start off, 1975 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 440 kg more than 1973 Rover P5B.
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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Cougar | 1973 Rover P5B | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Cougar | P5B |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3526 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |