1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1979 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercury Cougar | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Mercury | Triumph |
| Model | Cougar | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 89 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
