1955 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1971 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1971 Mercury Cougar. 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Buick 40 | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5277 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2860 mm |