1998 Ford Triton vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 1998 Ford Triton is newer by 25 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 40 more horse power than 1998 Ford Triton. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Triton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 823 kg more than 1998 Ford Triton. 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, 1998 Ford Triton, 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) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Triton. (174 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Triton.

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