1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 19 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 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 798 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Sidewinder | Cougar |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8000 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 719 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |