2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1027 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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 SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | SSR | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |