1997 Mercury Cougar vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
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:
1997 Mercury Cougar | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Cougar | Corvette |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 340 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |