1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1990 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Mercury Cougar is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1990 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 Cadillac 62 | 1990 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | 62 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |