2004 MCC Crossblade vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 MCC Crossblade is newer by 31 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2004 MCC Crossblade. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC Crossblade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 910 kg more than 2004 MCC Crossblade. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Crossblade. (102 Nm @ 3210 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Crossblade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 MCC Crossblade | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | MCC | Mercury |
| Model | Crossblade | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3210 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2630 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2860 mm |
