2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Cadillac XLR is newer by 34 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 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 401 kg more than 2007 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2007 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | XLR | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
