1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 375 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Cougar | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |