1995 Acura Integra vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Acura Integra is newer by 22 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 13 more horse power than 1995 Acura Integra. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 864 kg more than 1995 Acura Integra. 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, 1995 Acura Integra, 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Integra | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | Integra | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
