1990 Ford Laser vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Ford Laser is newer by 20 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 81 more horse power than 1990 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 645 kg more than 1990 Ford Laser. 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, 1990 Ford Laser, 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Laser | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Laser | Cougar |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |