1949 Jaguar MK V 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 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 167 kg more than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Jaguar MK V | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | MK V | Cougar |
Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2663 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |