1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2000 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Mercury Cougar is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1950 Austin A 70 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 1950 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury 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 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2000 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 70 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |