1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 240 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (191 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mercury |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2880 mm |
