1952 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1977 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1977 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar C-Type (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1977 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 840 kg more than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1977 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1977 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar C-Type | 1977 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | C-Type | Cougar |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |