1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 43 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
Model | Cougar | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.4 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5639 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1892 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3302 mm |