1999 Ford Cougar vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 660 more horse power than 1999 Ford Cougar. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Cougar weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2005 TVR Speed 12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Cougar | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Cougar | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
