1970 GAZ Volga 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 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ Volga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 GAZ Volga (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 GAZ Volga should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 GAZ Volga.
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 GAZ Volga (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ Volga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1970 GAZ Volga | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | GAZ | Mercury |
Model | Volga | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2690 mm |