1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1999 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 2530 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 223 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 82.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |