1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 1977 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 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 510 kg more than 1977 Opel Rekord.
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 Mercury Cougar | 1977 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Cougar | Rekord |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1978 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 | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |