1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 20 kg more than 1956 Cadillac 6239D.
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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | 6239D | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2910 mm |
