2005 Kia Carnival vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 535 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Kia Carnival, 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Carnival | Cougar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |