1949 Holden FX vs. 1988 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1988 Mercury Cougar is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Holden FX would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 648 kg more than 1949 Holden FX.
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 Holden FX | 1988 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | FX | Cougar |
Year Released | 1949 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |