1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1997 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 282 kg more than 1997 TVR Griffith.
Because 1997 TVR Griffith 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 1997 TVR Griffith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury 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, 1997 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 1997 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Cougar | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |
