1998 Mercury Cougar vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1998 Mercury Cougar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
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:
1998 Mercury Cougar | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Cougar | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |