1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 1970 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 1979 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Sunbeam Chamois would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercury Cougar | 1970 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Mercury | Sunbeam |
| Model | Cougar | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2090 mm |
