1972 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 550 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1972 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. 1972 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 1972 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Suburban | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Suburban | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2860 mm |
