1992 Holden Statesman vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1992 Holden Statesman is newer by 22 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, 1992 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 85 kg more than 1992 Holden Statesman.
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, 1992 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar. 1992 Holden Statesman 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. 1992 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Holden Statesman | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Statesman | Cougar |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |