1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 1969 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 995 kg more than 1969 Triumph GT6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph GT6. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercury Cougar | 1969 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Triumph |
| Model | Cougar | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |
