1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Cadillac 60 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | 60 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1941 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2860 mm |