1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 565 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Prefect | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Prefect | Cougar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2690 mm |