1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 1988 TVR S2
To start off, 1988 TVR S2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 TVR S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR S2 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR S2 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 325 kg more than 1988 TVR S2.
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, 1988 TVR S2 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 TVR S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury Cougar | 1988 TVR S2 | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Cougar | S2 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |