1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 1952 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1970 Mercury Cougar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Talbot Baby would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1952 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1952 Talbot Baby.
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:
1970 Mercury Cougar | 1952 Talbot Baby | |
Make | Mercury | Talbot |
Model | Cougar | Baby |
Year Released | 1970 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3130 mm |