1972 Mercury Cougar specifications

1972 Mercury Cougar data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2847 mm 112.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1562 mm 61.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1549 mm 61 inches
Length 4996 mm 196.7 inches
Width 1908 mm 75.1 inches
Height 1290 mm 50.8 inches
Ground clearance 117 mm 4.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 73.9 litres 16.3 [19.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercury
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.8 litre
5772 cc
(352.229 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.65 × 88.9 mm
4 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)
266 PS (262 bhp) (195 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
405 Nm (299 ft·lb) (41.3 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(net)
33.8 kW/litre
46 ps/litre
45.4 bhp/litre
0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
70.17 Nm/litre
0.85 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 881.7 kPa (127.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 721.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 5.100
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6JJ x 14
Wheel size rear 6JJ x 14
Tyres front E78-14
Tyres rear E78-14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 254 mm
Rear brake diameter 254 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.25
general
Carfolio.com ID681241
Production total
Model code 65D
RAC rating 51.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Mercury Cougar added 2020-06-20.
Last modified 2020-06-20.

Mercury Cougar models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 266 PS 262 bhp 195 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
Mercury Cougar XR-7 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 266 PS 262 bhp 195 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 266 PS 262 bhp 195 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
Cars similar to the 1972 Mercury Cougar
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6571 cm3/401.0cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 1498 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6556 cm3/400.1cuin 268 PS 264 bhp 197 kW 1712 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1463 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1749 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1771 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1474 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 1557 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW 1721 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW 1743 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1545 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1553 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1546 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1558 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1569 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1561 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1562 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1574 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1584 kg
Chevrolet Malibu Convertible -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1593 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1585 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1597 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1572 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1564 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1565 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1577 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1616 kg
Chevrolet Monte Carlo -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1719 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1739 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 1697 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
Dodge Dart Demon 340 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
Dodge Dart Swinger 340 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5752 cm3/351.0cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1800 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5752 cm3/351.0cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1798 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1646 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1647 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1593 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1595 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1589 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1591 kg
Ford Mustang Hardtop -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1590 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1592 kg
Ford Mustang Mach 1 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1597 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5753 cm3/351.1cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW 1654 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1598 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5752 cm3/351.0cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1763 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5344 cm3/326.1cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1835 kg
Momo Mirage -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
Plymouth 'Cuda -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW