1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1979 Mercury Cougar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1953 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercury Cougar | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Cougar | 356 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |