1983 Mercury Cougar vs. 1984 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1984 TVR Tasmin is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 510 kg more than 1984 TVR Tasmin.
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:
1983 Mercury Cougar | 1984 TVR Tasmin | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Cougar | Tasmin |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2390 mm |