1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 40 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, 2010 Volkswagen Polo (178 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 381 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Polo.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Polo, 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. 2010 Volkswagen Polo 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. 2010 Volkswagen Polo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cougar | Polo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1269 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
