1991 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercury Cougar would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 391 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
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:
1991 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Mercury | Tesla |
Model | Cougar | Roadster |
Year Released | 1991 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |