1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 28 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 47 more horse power than 1998 Rover 75. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 275 kg more than 1998 Rover 75. 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, 1998 Rover 75, 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Cougar | 1998 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Cougar | 75 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
