1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 290 kg more than 1954 Oldsmobile 98.
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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cougar | 98 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3210 mm |
