1999 Dodge Prowler vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Dodge Prowler is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 564 kg more than 1999 Dodge Prowler.
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, 1999 Dodge Prowler (610 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Prowler | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Prowler | Cougar |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |