1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
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:
1957 Cadillac 62 | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | 62 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2880 mm |