1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 1990 Buick Century
To start off, 1990 Buick Century is newer by 20 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) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Buick Century. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Century.
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, 1990 Buick Century, 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) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Century. 1990 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Cougar | 1990 Buick Century | |
Make | Mercury | Buick |
Model | Cougar | Century |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 363 Nm | 251 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2662 mm |