1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 3 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 191 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | Lagonda | Cougar |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 2034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2910 mm |