1952 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1972 Mercury Cougar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP) has 127 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 611 kg more than 1952 Ford Consul. 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Consul | Cougar |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |