1977 Ford Cougar vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1977 Ford Cougar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 176 kg more than 1977 Ford Cougar.
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. 1977 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1949 Hudson Commodore has manual transmission. 1949 Hudson Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cougar | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Hudson |
Model | Cougar | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 4166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3160 mm |