1975 Ford LTD vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 5 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 230 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar. 1975 Ford LTD 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. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford LTD | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | LTD | Cougar |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |