1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1991 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1991 Mercury Cougar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 162 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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 Falcon | 1991 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Falcon | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |