1981 Ford Cougar vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1981 Ford Cougar is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cougar weights approximately 29 kg more than 1949 Rover P4.
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. 1981 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1949 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1949 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Ford Cougar | 1949 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Cougar | P4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |