1970 Dodge Dart 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 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Dodge Dart weights approximately 45 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1970 Dodge Dart 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 Dodge Dart. 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 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Dodge Dart | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Dart | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
