1946 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1971 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1946 Buick 40. (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1946 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Buick 40 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1971 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:
| 1946 Buick 40 | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | 40 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5249 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
