1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1971 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 535 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura. 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Centura | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Centura | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1980 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |