1987 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1987 Honda Accord is newer by 14 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1987 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 919 kg more than 1987 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Accord. (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Accord | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Cougar |
Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |