1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1951 MG YB
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 MG YB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 MG YB would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1951 MG YB. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1951 MG YB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 970 kg more than 1951 MG YB. 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 MG YB. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 MG YB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 1951 MG YB | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Cougar | YB |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
