1997 Honda Life vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 27 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 120 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 860 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life 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, 1997 Honda Life 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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Life | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Life | Cougar |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |