1971 Buick GS vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 223 kg more than 1971 Buick GS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick GS | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | GS | Cougar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2910 mm |