1992 Buick LeSabre vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1992 Buick LeSabre is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 100 kg more than 1992 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick LeSabre. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick LeSabre | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | LeSabre | Cougar |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2860 mm |