1951 Austin Princess vs. 1966 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,728 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cougar (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 593 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1966 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | Princess | Cougar |
Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4728 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |