2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 34 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, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 194 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (252 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Colorado | Cougar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88.8 mm |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |