2005 Ford Econoline vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Ford Econoline is newer by 32 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 2005 Ford Econoline. (197 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Econoline weights approximately 220 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 2005 Ford Econoline. (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econoline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Econoline | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Econoline | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2910 mm |
