1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 655 kg more than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Rally Raid | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
