1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 6 kg more than 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mercury Cougar | 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Mercury | Studebaker |
Model | Cougar | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3070 mm |