1970 Holden Monaro vs. 1996 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Holden Monaro.
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 Holden Monaro | 1996 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Monaro | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4139 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |