1958 Austin Princess vs. 1991 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1991 Mercury Cougar is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 554 kg more than 1991 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:
1958 Austin Princess | 1991 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | Princess | Cougar |
Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |