1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 1998 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1998 Mercury Cougar is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 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 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 1998 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 300S | Cougar |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |