1951 Jaguar MK V vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 405 kg more than 1951 Jaguar MK V. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (375 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar MK V | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | MK V | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 6589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
