1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 368 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1232 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Cougar | 917 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 798 kg |
