2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 630 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 213 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |