2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 29 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V8 Vantage | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |