1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 723 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Cougar | 356 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 382 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2110 mm |