These are standard specifications for the 1973 Mercury Cougar, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic SelectShift , 4 Manual
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1973 |
| Price : | $3,370-$3,900 |
| Weight : | 3520 lbs | 1596.645 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 171 HP (125.856 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 198 HP (145.728 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 264 HP (194.304 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
Automatic SelectShift , 4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1973 : | 486,470 |
| Total 1973 Cougar production : | 60,628 |
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 1,284 |
| HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 21,069 |
| XR-7 Series Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 3,165 |
| XR-7 Series HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 35,110 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
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| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.5 in | 5067 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.1 in | 2847 mm. |
HardTop Coupe
| Price : | $3,370 |
| Weight : | 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.5 in | 5067 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.1 in | 2847 mm. |
XR-7 Series HardTop Coupe
| Price : | $3,680 |
| Weight : | 3415 lbs | 1549.018 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.5 in | 5067 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.1 in | 2847 mm. |
XR-7 Series Convertible
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| Price : | $3,900 |
| Weight : | 3535 lbs | 1603.449 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.5 in | 5067 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.1 in | 2847 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Power Steering |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | E78-14 |
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
1973 Mercury Cougar FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Mercury Cougar?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1973 Mercury Cougar has a wheelbase size of 112.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1973 Mercury Cougar has a length of 199.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Mercury Cougar cost when new?A: The 1973 Mercury Cougar cost approximately $3,370 to $3,900 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1973 Mercury Cougar was offered as a Convertible, HardTop Coupe, XR-7 Series Convertible, XR-7 Series HardTop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1973 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1973 Mercury Cougar had E78-14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1973? A: Mercury produced 486,470 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 1973 Cougars were produced? A: Mercury produced 60,628 examples of the Cougar in 1973.Q: What engines did the 1973 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1973 Mercury Cougar had the following engine options: V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 171 HP (125.856 KW) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 198 HP (145.728 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 264 HP (194.304 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1973 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1973 Mercury Cougar had the following gearbox options: Automatic SelectShift, 4 speed Manual.
