2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 397 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk.
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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (378 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Blackhawk | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2910 mm |
