1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Audi TT
To start off, 2008 Audi TT is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Audi TT. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi TT, 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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi TT. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Audi TT | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Cougar | TT |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
