2002 Chrysler Concorde vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Chrysler Concorde is newer by 32 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, 2002 Chrysler Concorde (251 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chrysler Concorde should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 32 kg more than 2002 Chrysler Concorde.
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, 2002 Chrysler Concorde, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chrysler Concorde. (340 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chrysler Concorde. 2002 Chrysler Concorde 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. 2002 Chrysler Concorde will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chrysler Concorde | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Concorde | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3516 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
