2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Ford Galaxy 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 89 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
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, 2007 Ford Galaxy, 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Galaxy | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Galaxy | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |