1953 Hudson Hornet vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 110 kg more than 1993 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:
1953 Hudson Hornet | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Hudson | Mercury |
Model | Hornet | Cougar |
Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2880 mm |