1999 GAZ 3111 vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 GAZ 3111. (112 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 355 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GAZ 3111. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GAZ 3111 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercury |
| Model | 3111 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2134 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
