1999 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Honda Accord is newer by 26 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 285 kg more than 1999 Honda Accord. 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, 1999 Honda Accord, 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 (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Accord | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Cougar |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |