1950 Buick 40 vs. 1998 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1998 Ford Cougar is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Cougar (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 349 kg more than 1998 Ford Cougar.
Because 1950 Buick 40 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 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1998 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1291 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2800 mm |
