1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1959 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mitsubishi A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mitsubishi A10 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 1959 Mitsubishi A10 | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cougar | A10 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2070 mm |