1978 Lotus 79 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Lotus 79 is newer by 10 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, 1978 Lotus 79 (484 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lotus 79 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1978 Lotus 79.
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:
1978 Lotus 79 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | 79 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1600 kg |