1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1993 TVR Chimaera is newer by 15 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Chimaera (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 805 kg more than 1993 TVR Chimaera.
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, 1993 TVR Chimaera (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Cougar | Chimaera |
Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |