1969 Buick GS vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 230 kg more than 1969 Buick GS.
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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Buick GS | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | GS | Cougar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2910 mm |