1978 Ford Cougar vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 431 kg more than 1978 Ford Cougar.
Because 2010 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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.
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1978 Ford Cougar | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Cougar | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1911 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2748 mm |