1993 Holden Statesman vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Holden Statesman is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 85 kg more than 1993 Holden Statesman.
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, 1993 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Holden Statesman | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Statesman | Cougar |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4985 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |