1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 577 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2003 TVR Speed 12.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Cougar | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 7729 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |