2000 GAZ 3110 vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3110 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 134 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 455 kg more than 2000 GAZ 3110.
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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3110 | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercury |
| Model | 3110 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
