1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 20 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 545 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 40 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |