1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1971 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 265 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 300 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |