2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Silverado | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2910 mm |