1977 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 7 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 28 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Valiant. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 230 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Valiant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Valiant. (277 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler Valiant | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Valiant | Cougar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |