2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 is newer by 31 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, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 (353 HP) has 186 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 17 kg more than 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 (536 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm). This means 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar. 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 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. 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Hemi Super 8 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 353 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 536 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2860 mm |