1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1991 TVR Griffith is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 795 kg more than 1991 TVR Griffith.
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, 1991 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Cougar | Griffith |
Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |