1994 Dodge Viper vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1994 Dodge Viper is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 313 kg more than 1994 Dodge Viper.
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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Dodge Viper | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Cougar |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7988 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |