1948 Humber Pullman vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 70 kg more than 1976 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Pullman | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Humber | Mercury |
| Model | Pullman | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4086 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2910 mm |
