2005 Ford Econovan vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Ford Econovan is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 361 kg more than 2005 Ford Econovan. 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Econovan | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Econovan | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1788 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
