1989 Mercury Cougar vs. 1976 TVR M
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 TVR M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 TVR M would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1989 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1976 TVR M has manual transmission. 1976 TVR M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercury Cougar | 1976 TVR M | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Cougar | M |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3799 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2290 mm |
