1993 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 20 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 530 kg more than 1973 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz S | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | S | Cougar |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |