1984 Mercury Cougar vs. 1973 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 415 kg more than 1973 Opel Rekord.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mercury Cougar | 1973 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Cougar | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 66 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |