1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 19 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 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1025 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 40 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 6589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |