2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 505 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (346 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C | Cougar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |