2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 55 kg more than 1978 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |