1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 125 kg more than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | New Yorker | Cougar |
Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5421 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2910 mm |