1970 Bizzarrini GT vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1970 Bizzarrini GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Bizzarrini GT.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Bizzarrini GT | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Bizzarrini | Mercury |
Model | GT | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |