1948 Buick 40 vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Buick 40 (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 7 kg more than 1948 Buick 40.
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 Buick 40 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1855 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |