1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2007 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 37 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, 2007 Saab 03-Sep (206 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Saab 03-Sep.
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, 2007 Saab 03-Sep, 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Cougar | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
