2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 400 kg more than 1973 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | SLK | Cougar |
Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |