1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Mercury Cougar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford 12 M | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | 12 M | Cougar |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |