1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1946 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1946 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1946 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 260 kg more than 1946 Oldsmobile 66. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 1946 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cougar | 66 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1946 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5764 cc | 3903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |
