1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1968 Mercury Cougar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (137 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 390 kg more than 1968 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 Jaguar Mark IV | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | Mark IV | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2830 mm |
