1975 Mercury Cougar vs. 1973 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 1975 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Sunbeam Chamois would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Cougar | 1973 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Mercury | Sunbeam |
| Model | Cougar | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2090 mm |
