2000 GMC Savana vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 GMC Savana is newer by 27 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 GMC Savana. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 225 kg more than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
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 (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Savana. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Savana | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Savana | Cougar |
Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2910 mm |