1998 Mercury Cougar vs. 1970 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1998 Mercury Cougar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 708 kg more than 1970 TVR Tuscan.
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:
1998 Mercury Cougar | 1970 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Cougar | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |