1972 Mercury Cougar Automatic: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1972 Mercury Cougar Automatic specifications

1972 Mercury Cougar Automatic data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
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)	166 PS (164 bhp) (122 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque (net)	374 Nm (276 ft·lb) (38.1 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output (net)	21.2 kW/litre 28.8 ps/litre 28.4 bhp/litre 0.47 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (net)	64.8 Nm/litre 0.78 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.6:1
Fuel system	1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	814.2 kPa (118.1 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
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	2.75
general
Carfolio.com ID	681054
Production total
Model code	65D
RAC rating	51.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1972 Mercury Cougar Automatic added 2020-06-20. Last modified 2020-06-20.

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1972 Buick Skylark

fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5724 cm³/349.3cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1606 kg

1972 Chevrolet Camaro

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1521 kg

1970 Chevrolet Camaro 12387

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1389 kg

1971 Chevrolet Camaro 350 12487

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1647 kg

1971 Chevrolet Camaro 350 Automatic 12487

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1657 kg

1974 Chevrolet Camaro LT 1FS87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW

1974 Chevrolet Camaro LT 1FS87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW

1974 Chevrolet Camaro LT Automatic 1FS87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW

1970 Chevrolet Camaro Powerglide 12387

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1387 kg

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible 350 V8 13667

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 4M 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1602 kg

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible 350 V8 Automatic 13667

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3A 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1607 kg

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupé 350 V8 13637

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1580 kg

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupé 350 V8 Automatic 13637

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1585 kg

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Sport Coupé 13337

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1480 kg

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Sport Coupé 350 V8 13437

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1559 kg

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Sport Coupé 350 V8 Automatic 13437

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1564 kg

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Sport Coupé Powerglide 13337

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1476 kg

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Sport Coupé Turbo Hydra-Matic 13337

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1492 kg

1970 Chevrolet El Camino 13380

2 door light delivery vehicle/ute/bakkie FR 3M 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1496 kg

1971 Chevrolet El Camino 350 V8 13480

2 door light delivery vehicle/ute/bakkie FR 4M 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1588 kg

1971 Chevrolet El Camino 350 V8 Automatic 13480

2 door light delivery vehicle/ute/bakkie FR 3A 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1593 kg

1970 Chevrolet El Camino Powerglide 13380

2 door light delivery vehicle/ute/bakkie FR 2A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1493 kg

1970 Chevrolet El Camino Turbo Hydra-Matic 13380

2 door light delivery vehicle/ute/bakkie FR 3A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1508 kg

1970 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible 13567

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3M 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1518 kg

1970 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible Powerglide 13567

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 2A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1530 kg

1970 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible Turbo Hydra-Matic 13567

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1530 kg

1970 Chevrolet Malibu Sport Coupé 13537

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1498 kg

1970 Chevrolet Malibu Sport Coupé Powerglide 13537

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1495 kg

1970 Chevrolet Malibu Sport Coupé Turbo Hydra-Matic 13537

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1510 kg

1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 13857

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1627 kg

1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Automatic 13857

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1637 kg

1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Powerglide 13857

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm³/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1627 kg

1970 Ford Fairlane 500 Hardtop

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4089 cm³/249.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Ford Fairlane 500 Hardtop Automatic

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 4089 cm³/249.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1974 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XB

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1974 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XB

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XA

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XA

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW

1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XA

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XA

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW

1974 Ford Fairmont Hardtop Cruisomatic XB

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop Cruisomatic XA

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW

1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop Cruisomatic XA

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1974 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XB

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1974 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XB

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XA

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XA

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW

1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XA

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW

1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XA

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1974 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop Cruisomatic XB

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop Cruisomatic XA

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW

1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop Cruisomatic XA

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm³/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1972 Ford Gran Torino Hardtop

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm³/400.0cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1801 kg

1972 Ford Gran Torino Hardtop

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5752 cm³/351.0cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1744 kg

1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm³/400.0cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1800 kg

1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5752 cm³/351.0cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1742 kg

1973 Ford Mustang Convertible 76D

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3M 5766 cm³/351.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1594 kg

1973 Ford Mustang Fastback 63D

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm³/351.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1542 kg

1973 Ford Mustang Grande 65F

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm³/351.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1538 kg

1973 Ford Mustang Hardtop 65D

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm³/351.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1539 kg

1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 63D

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm³/351.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1547 kg

1970 Ford Torino

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4089 cm³/249.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Ford Torino Automatic

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 4089 cm³/249.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1972 Ford Torino Hardtop

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm³/400.0cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1764 kg

1972 Ford Torino Hardtop

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5752 cm³/351.0cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1707 kg

1970 Ford Torino Hardtop

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4089 cm³/249.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Ford Torino Hardtop Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4089 cm³/249.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Ford Torino Sportsroof

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4089 cm³/249.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Ford Torino Sportsroof Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4089 cm³/249.5cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1971 Momo Mirage

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm³/349.8cuin

1974 Pontiac Firebird 2F S87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1640 kg

1974 Pontiac Firebird 2F S87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1640 kg

1974 Pontiac Firebird 2F S87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1640 kg

1974 Pontiac Firebird 2F S87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1640 kg

1972 Pontiac Firebird

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5736 cm³/350.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1554 kg

1970 Pontiac Firebird 2387

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1483 kg

1974 Pontiac Firebird Automatic 2F S87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1974 Pontiac Firebird Automatic 2F S87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1640 kg

1970 Pontiac Firebird Automatic 2387

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 2F T87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW

1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 2F T87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1640 kg

1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 2F T87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW

1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 2F T87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Automatic 2F T87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW

1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Automatic 2F T87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 2F U87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1640 kg

1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 2F U87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1640 kg

1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 2F U87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1640 kg

1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 2F U87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1640 kg

1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 Automatic 2F U87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 Automatic 2F U87

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5802 cm³/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1640 kg

1972 Pontiac Le Mans Coupé

fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5736 cm³/350.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1583 kg

1970 Pontiac LeMans Coupé

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Coupé Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Coupé Turbo Hydra-Matic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Hardtop Coupé

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Hardtop Coupé Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Hardtop Coupé Turbo Hydra-Matic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Converible Turbo Hydra-Matic

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3M 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible Automatic

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 2A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupé

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupé Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupé Turbo Hydra-Matic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Hardtop Coupé

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Hardtop Coupé Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Hardtop Coupé Turbo Hydra-Matic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac Tempest Coupé

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac Tempest Coupé Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1970 Pontiac Tempest Coupé Turbo Hydra-Matic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm³/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

1972 Pontiac Ventura Coupé

fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5736 cm³/350.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1473 kg

1972 Mercury Cougar Automatic

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1972 Mercury Cougar Automatic specifications

Mercury Cougar models

﻿1972 Mercury Cougar Automatic

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1972 Mercury Cougar Automatic specifications

Mercury Cougar models

1972 Mercury Cougar Automatic