2001 Acura Integra vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Acura Integra is newer by 28 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, 2001 Acura Integra (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 Acura Integra.
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, 2001 Acura Integra, 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) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura Integra. (176 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura Integra | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | Integra | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
