1952 Ford 12 M vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1952 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford 12 M.
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 Ford 12 M | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | 12 M | Cougar |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |