1970 AMC AMX III vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1970 AMC AMX III and 1970 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC AMX III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC AMX III (341 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC AMX III should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC AMX III | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | AMC | Mercury |
| Model | AMX III | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6375 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.9 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
