1999 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Jaguar S-Type 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 Jaguar S-Type (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 218 kg more than 1999 Jaguar S-Type.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. (301 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jaguar S-Type | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | S-Type | Cougar |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1637 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2910 mm |