1947 Austin A 110 vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 31 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 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 120 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 110 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |
