2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 534 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Cougar |
Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 485 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |