2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 35 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, 2005 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 831 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Express | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2481 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2860 mm |
