1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1954 Triumph TR2
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Triumph TR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Triumph TR2 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 450 kg more than 1954 Triumph TR2.
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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Triumph TR2. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Triumph TR2.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 1954 Triumph TR2 | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Cougar | TR2 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2250 mm |