2006 Lexus LS vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Lexus LS 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus LS (278 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus LS weights approximately 115 kg more than 1973 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2006 Lexus LS (423 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus LS | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | LS | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2860 mm |
