1949 Austin 16 vs. 2000 Ford Cougar
To start off, 2000 Ford Cougar is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Cougar (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Cougar weights approximately 50 kg more than 1949 Austin 16. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Austin 16 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 2000 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
