1996 Mercury Cougar vs. 1970 Porsche Tapiro
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche Tapiro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche Tapiro would be higher. At 3,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mercury Cougar | 1970 Porsche Tapiro | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Cougar | Tapiro |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |