2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 36 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 572 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Express | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5769 cc |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 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 |