1986 Buick Skylark vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1986 Buick Skylark is newer by 16 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 78 more horse power than 1986 Buick Skylark. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 480 kg more than 1986 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Buick Skylark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Skylark. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Skylark. 1986 Buick Skylark 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. 1986 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Skylark | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Skylark | Cougar |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |