1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 26 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 7 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 265 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Blazer | Cougar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4296 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |