2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 33 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 58 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Escalade | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |