These are standard specifications for the 1970 Mercury Cougar, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic C-6 Merc-O-Matic , 4 Manual , Automatic SelectShift
Chassis # 0F91M566336
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Chassis # 0F92H547584
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Chassis # 0F92H505774
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Chassis # oF94H536260
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1967 - 1970 |
| Price : | $2,915-$3,470 |
| Weight : | 3305 lbs | 1499.123 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 6.85 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 385 Ft-Lbs (522 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.6:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 290 HP (213.44 KW) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 300 HP (220.8 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 335 HP (246.56 KW) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 375.00 |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic C-6 Merc-O-Matic , 4 Manual , Automatic SelectShift
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1970 : | 324,716 |
| Total 1970 Cougar production : | 72,343 |
| 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 2,322 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 49,479 |
| XR-7 Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 1,977 |
| XR-7 HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 18,565 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
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| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 196.1 in | 4981 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.1 in | 2822 mm. |
| Tires : | E78-14 |
Convertible
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| Price : | $3,265 |
| Weight : | 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 196.1 in | 4981 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.1 in | 2822 mm. |
| Tires : | E78-14 |
XR-7 HardTop Coupe
| Price : | $3,200 |
| Weight : | 3335 lbs | 1512.731 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 196.1 in | 4981 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.1 in | 2822 mm. |
XR-7 Convertible
Chassis # oF94H536260
| Price : | $3,470 |
| Weight : | 3425 lbs | 1553.554 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 196.1 in | 4981 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.1 in | 2822 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Power Steering |
Recall
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V116000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKING MECHANISM MAY BE IM- PAIRED BYCERTAIN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION PROBLEMS.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING REVISEDRETRACTOR.) |
Data updated January 2023
1970 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
1970 Mercury Cougar FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Mercury Cougar?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1970 Mercury Cougar has a wheelbase size of 111.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1970 Mercury Cougar has a length of 196.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Mercury Cougar cost when new?A: The 1970 Mercury Cougar cost approximately $2,915 to $3,470 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1970 Mercury Cougar was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, XR-7 Convertible, XR-7 HardTop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1970? A: Mercury produced 324,716 automobiles in 1970.Q: How many 1970 Cougars were produced? A: Mercury produced 72,343 examples of the Cougar in 1970.Q: What engines did the 1970 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1970 Mercury Cougar had the following engine options: V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 385 Ft-Lbs (522 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) V 8 (7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 335 HP (246.56 KW) V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 375.00 Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1970 Mercury Cougar had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic C-6 Merc-O-Matic, 4 speed Manual, Automatic SelectShift.
