1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 735 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Corsair | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |