1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Mercury Cougar is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 463 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1970 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Skylark | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 2543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1407 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |