1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 45 kg more than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport, 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Cougar | 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Cougar | Trans Sport |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |