1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 55 kg more than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Cougar | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 462 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |