1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fairlane | Cougar |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2860 mm |