1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 537 kg more than 2008 Toyota Stallion.
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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Toyota Stallion | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Stallion |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1812 cc |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |