1948 Bristol 450 vs. 1992 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1992 Mercury Cougar is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 3,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 890 kg more than 1948 Bristol 450.
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:
1948 Bristol 450 | 1992 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 450 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1948 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |