1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 870 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Because 1970 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Cougar | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cougar | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
