1996 Mercury Cougar vs. 1952 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Talbot Baby 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. 1952 Talbot Baby weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Mercury Cougar.
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 | 1952 Talbot Baby | |
| Make | Mercury | Talbot |
| Model | Cougar | Baby |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
