1992 Mercury Cougar vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1992 Mercury Cougar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 370 kg more than 1992 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mercury Cougar | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Cougar | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |