1948 Holden FX vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Holden FX would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1948 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1948 Holden FX.
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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Holden FX. 1989 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1948 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1948 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Holden FX | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | FX | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2880 mm |
