1954 Bristol 403 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 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 805 kg more than 1954 Bristol 403. 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 (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 403 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 403 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |