1999 Audi R8 vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Audi R8 is newer by 21 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1853 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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, 1999 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | R8 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1340 mm |
