1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 1986 Subaru XT
To start off, 1986 Subaru XT is newer by 16 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. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1986 Subaru XT. (147 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1986 Subaru XT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 372 kg more than 1986 Subaru XT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Subaru XT, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Subaru XT. (211 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Cougar | 1986 Subaru XT | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Cougar | XT |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |