1947 Austin A 110 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin A 110 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1947 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 382 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2860 mm |