1996 Mercury Cougar vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 3,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 396 kg more than 1948 Morris Six.
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:
| 1996 Mercury Cougar | 1948 Morris Six | |
| Make | Mercury | Morris |
| Model | Cougar | Six |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
