1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 704 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (316 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | SLK | Cougar |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |