1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 993 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (375 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Ram | Cougar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 6589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 375 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 2910 mm |