1952 Allard Safari vs. 1985 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1985 Mercury Cougar is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 4 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari.
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:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1985 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Allard | Mercury |
| Model | Safari | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
