2007 Ford E-150 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 37 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, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford E-150 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | E-150 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2860 mm |