1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1970 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 624 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 40 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |