1995 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 25 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 62 more horse power than 1995 Jeep Wrangler. (105 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1995 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 330 kg more than 1995 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Jeep Wrangler. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Jeep Wrangler | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Wrangler | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2459 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |
