1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 4 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | V8 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
