1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 1978 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1978 Mercury Cougar and 1978 Toyota Sprinter were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercury Cougar | 1978 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2380 mm |
