1970 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 227 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Capri | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |