2000 Acura Integra vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Acura Integra is newer by 30 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 29 more horse power than 2000 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 480 kg more than 2000 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura Integra. 2000 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura Integra | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | Integra | Cougar |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |