1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 1955 MG Magnett
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 MG Magnett would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1955 MG Magnett. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1955 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 595 kg more than 1955 MG Magnett. 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 MG Magnett. (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Cougar | 1955 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Cougar | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2600 mm |
