1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 760 kg more than 1949 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1949 Austin A 70 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 70 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
