1995 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort 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 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 950 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. 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 Ford Escort, 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 (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escort | Cougar |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 6589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |