1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 2003 Proton Tiara
To start off, 2003 Proton Tiara is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2003 Proton Tiara. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton Tiara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 814 kg more than 2003 Proton Tiara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Proton Tiara, 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Tiara. (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Tiara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Cougar | 2003 Proton Tiara | |
| Make | Mercury | Proton |
| Model | Cougar | Tiara |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
