1992 Mercury Cougar vs. 1983 Tatra T613
To start off, 1992 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1992 Mercury Cougar.
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. 1992 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1983 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1983 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercury Cougar | 1983 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Mercury | Tatra |
| Model | Cougar | T613 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
