1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1954 Toyota Super
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Toyota Super. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Toyota Super would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (116 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1954 Toyota Super. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1954 Toyota Super.
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:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 1954 Toyota Super | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Super |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1451 cc |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 40 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |