1993 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 390 kg more than 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Grand Marquis | Cougar |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |