1942 Buick 40 vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1967 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1942 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1942 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Buick 40 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1967 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:
1942 Buick 40 | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1942 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1360 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |