1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 1979 Porsche Kremer 935 K3
To start off, 1979 Porsche Kremer 935 K3 is newer by 9 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 490 kg more than 1979 Porsche Kremer 935 K3.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Cougar | 1979 Porsche Kremer 935 K3 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Cougar | Kremer 935 K3 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1160 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2280 mm |