1949 Bristol 450 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1970 Mercury Cougar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 450. (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 920 kg more than 1949 Bristol 450. 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 Bristol 450 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | 450 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
