1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1970 Mercury Cougar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 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 104 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 380 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 70 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
