1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 2004 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2004 TVR Tamora is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 326 kg more than 2004 TVR Tamora.
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, 2004 TVR Tamora (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 2004 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Cougar | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
