1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Tatra Tatraplan would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 879 kg more than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | |
Make | Mercury | Tatra |
Model | Cougar | Tatraplan |
Year Released | 1973 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |